ESN FINT adventure trip to Lofoten (02.05.2021-07.05.2021)
- Departure 02.05.2021
- End date 07.05.2021
- Availability over 8
- Price from 389€
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Trip overview
Welcome to the Arctic student adventure to breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Lofoten! Explore the magical fjords and amazing nature scenarios with Timetravels, old and new friends. Lofoten is not only landscapes. You will also visit fisherman villages and find out more about the mighty Vikings!
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Guided activities
Daytrip around Lofoten
Price per person: free. Included in tour package // activity duration: whole day // difficulty: easyDeparture for the day excursion around the Lofoten islands. Explore the beautiful fjords and landscapes. We will visit charming fisherman villages and make stops for pictures in the most iconic places of Lofoten. During the trip, we will also have a break at Ramberg beach and swimming possibilities. Then, in Reine, you will have time for small snacks and exploring the village.
Sea Kayaking
Price per person. Online price from 75€ // activity duration 3 hours with transportation // difficulty: mediumOnce in a lifetime experience - no special requirements, all the needed equipment is provided by the company. Firstly, guides will teach you the paddling and balance technique. Then, you will get 2-person Kayaks, and start making your way to the sea, around small islands, bays and beaches. If you are lucky, you might spot some local wildlife: seabirds, eagles, seals!
Whale safari
Online price from 120€ // activity duration: whole day // difficulty: easyBoard the ship and set sail to the open waters! We will enjoy the waves, the ocean air and if possible spot whale if they show up!
Please, note that in the case of wind, waves might be high. If you suffer from slight seasickness, pills might help.
Trollfjorden cruise
Price per person. Online price from 75€ // activity duration: 5 hours including transportation // difficulty: easyVisit one of the world’s most famous fjords, Trollfjorden, and experience breathtaking scenery on an adventure you will never forget. If you are lucky, you will see white-tailed eagles and orcas.
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Preliminary trip program
The itinerary is subject to change. The final trip program will be sent to you within 1 week before the trip starts
DAY 1 – Departure day
12:30 Bus departure from Tampere University Main building, Kalevantie 4
Overnight bus journey. There will be gas station breaks approximately every 3-4 hours.
DAY 2 – Arrival to Svolvær, Trollfjorden Cruise*
08:45 Estimated arrival in Kabelvåg (Norway time)
09:00 Time for Breakfast (not included in the trip price)
10:00-14:00 Trollfjorden Cruise. On your way to visit the most spectacular Lofoten Fjords: Trollfjorden, you will also have the possibility to try Arctic Fishing and if you are lucky enough, beautiful eagles will show up attracted by the fish smell
14:00 Check in to the cottages
16:00 Free timeDAY 3 - Day Tour by Bus around Lofoten Islands (included)
08:50 Departure for the day excursion around the Lofoten islands. Explore the beautiful fjords and landscapes. We will visit charming fisherman villages and make stops for pictures in the most iconic places of Lofoten.
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14:00 Ramberg beach and swimming possibility
15:00 Stop in Reine, time for small snacks and walking in the village
19:00 Arrival back homeDAY 4 – Whale safari* & free time for hiking
09:30 Departure for the Whale safari
We will enjoy the waves, the ocean air and if possible spot whale if they show up!
14:30 Arrival back to
DAY 5 – Sea Kayaking*
08:30 Sea Kayaking (Group 1)
11:30 Sea Kayaking (Group 2)
12:00 Check out from the cottages, luggage can be kept in the bus during the last day
12:15 Free time for hiking
16:00 Departure back to the southDAY 6 - Arrival back Home
15:00 Estimated arrival time to Tampere
*extra activity price is available in the "guided activity" section of this website.
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What is included
Package price includes- Round transportation to Lofoten from your booked departure point
- Accommodation 3 nights in cottages (6-12 people)
- Tour around Lofoten
- Tour leader service
- The health travel insurance* valid for cancellation due to sickness (with doctor's certificate) and accidents as well as falling ill during the tour
For Extra Cost:
- meals during the trip
- the activities not listed as included
*the health travel insurance does not apply to self-induced accidents/illness or when intoxicated with drugs (alcohol, etc.) -
Accommodation
Free Wifi & 2.5km away from the Svolvær town centre!
Each has a private bathroom with shower.
*4 to 8 beds per room -
Good to know
Q: How is Covid-19 / Coronavirus affecting Timetravels trips?.
A: We are monitoring the situations constantly and you can safely join all the trips online. To read more about the possible effect on the trips and your reservartion, you can visit our website page here.
Q: Are there any meals included?
A: In order to get the trip price as low as possible, we stay in cottages with self-catering. Breakfasts/Lunches/Dinners are not inclusive. There are good kitchen facilities in every cabin to cook and enjoy meals with friends.
There are basic kitchen facilities in the living room of the cottages and dorms. Kitchens are equipped with plates, glasses, mugs, knives, stove, and fridge. Some cottages have oven or microwave.
The meals are not included, but we stop for buying groceries in Oulu before departing to Lofoten. You can for instance decide with your cabin group what you are going to cook together and share the groceries and costs. Not all cottages have oven, so don’t buy any groceries such as frozen pizzas, chickens etc.
In Lofoten there are also grocery stores, nevertheless, the price will be much more expensive than Finland. If you would like to purchase beverages, please also do it in Oulu. You can save a lot of money, if you decide together with your roommates what would you like to cook together.
Q: We are a group of 4 people, can we stay in the same dorm/cottage?
A: If you and your friend booked the same trip and the same accommodation type, there's nothing to worry about! In fact, approximately 10 days before trip departure we will send you the accommodation sign-up file. The first of your group to read the email and click the link can write all of you to the same dorm/cottage!
If you don’t receive this email, please check your spam folder, ask your friends to share it with you or contact our Customer Service Team. Please note that if you have one booking including several people, only the person who made the booking will receive the email!
Q: Is there Wi-Fi available in Lofoten?
A: Yes, you can find free Wi-Fi in the cottage, nevertheless, it can sometimes be slow due to the mass amount of Wifi users.
Q: What should I bring with me?
A: At least the following:
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Warm, windproof and waterproof clothes
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Proper hiking shoes (if you are planning to go hiking, sneakers are not enough)
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Swimming suit + towel
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Anything else you may need during the trip, money, medicine etc.
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Student card for discounts
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Cash or credit card for program payments
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A small pillow or a special neck cushion for the bus trip.
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A multiplug to the socket, in case there are not enough sockets
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Bed linen and towel set (if you do not have it with you, it can be rent with extra cost)
Other Answers you might be looking for:
1. Mobile signal will switch to data roaming
2. There is all kitchen equipment, forks, knives etc. in the cabins as well as toilet paper, soap, dishing liquids etc.
3. Buy ONLY groceries, salt, sugar, spices, but not frozen pizzas or anything which requires an oven. Some of the cottages do not have an oven.
4. Prepaid activities are considered as tour package so there are no partial refunds, if you have changed your mind! You can still sell your place for some of the activities to someone else.
5. If something goes wrong, immediately contact the Timetravels Tour Leader(s). They will do all their best to solve your matter!
6. The bus trip will be overnight from your departure point to Lofoten, so we recommend taking a sleeping pillow with you.
7. We recommend to bring some warm sleeping suits as some rooms might be a bit chilly at night.
Timetravels reserve right to changes in the program and prices. Itinerary is a preliminary one and final itinerary is sent to passengers a few days prior to the departure, as some activities are subject to weather conditions.
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